Archive for the ‘Home Run Derby’ Category

On Saturday, June 20, Clipper Magazine Stadium hosted the PA Breast Cancer Coalition and the Lancaster Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer Home Run Derby. We welcomed brand new batters including survivor Rita Ann Gilson and her team, Rags Gang, who made the drive from Philadelphia to participate, along with returning batters Brandon and Heather Miller, Susquehanna Bank, and Ameriprise, among others. 2015 Derby presenting sponsor, Team Emerald Asset Management, racked up points while returning all-stars the Furlong Boys brought the competition to a whole new level. Let’s not forget to send a shout out to fan favorite Cylo for stopping by!

It was a fun day for all, including PBCC Board Member and South Central Vice President Alice Sanders who spoke on the field at the Saturday night Barnstormers game and all derby batters who cheered the home team on to victory against the York Revolution that night!
Our highest fundraisers in Lancaster were the Furlong Boys, raising $520 for our mission! The top scores were:

On Tuesday, June 9, the PA Breast Cancer Coalition held the 8th annual Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer Home Run Derby event at Metro Bank Park in Harrisburg, PA. It was a beautiful day for hitting home runs, and many of our batters did just that! With the help of all the batters, volunteers and sponsors, thousands of dollars were raised to support breast cancer survivors, their caregivers and families throughout the state.

Harrisburg Mayor Eric Papenfuse also showed his support for breast cancer survivors in Pennsylvania by taking a few hits and sporting a Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer jersey!

The fight against breast cancer was in full force with Team Hakuna MaTaTa raising over $4,000 and rising, earning the title of Top Fundraiser!
We had some heavy hitters batting in the derby, with the highest scores coming from Team Teats, Bombs with Burt, Highmark, and Susquehanna River Basin Commission. The top scores were:Tomas Ogando, 55 point average, 550 points totalJody Roof, 50.6 point average, 760 points totalTim Smith, 33.3 point average, 500 points totalMatt Coder, 32.5 point average, 325 points totalBrian Zellers, 32 point average, 480 points total

There is still time to join the fun and make a difference! The last derby of the year will be held at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster on Saturday, June 20. We hope to see you there to take some swings in an effort to find a cure for breast cancer now… so our daughters won’t have to. Click here to register!

Swing batter, batter swing… for the fences! We hope you will join us this June at the PBCC’s Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer home run derby in Harrisburg and Lancaster. Bring your family, friends and biggest fans to the stadium and help us find a cure for breast cancer now… so our daughters won’t have to. Have what it takes? Want to bat or volunteer?

At a home run derby, individual batters or teams of batters take swings in a professional ballpark of their choice. We have 2 registration levels this year:$30 – Silver Slugger
– each Silver Slugger receives 10 swings and an official 2015 derby swag bag

$125 – All Star
– each All Star batter receives 15 swings, an official 2015 derby swag bag and jersey

Each swing is scored based on where the ball lands on the field (or 100 points if it’s outta here!). Prizes go to batters with the highest average and to our highest fundraisers at each stadium. We’re also looking for volunteers!

Better hit the batting cages. We want to see YOU at the plate this June as we Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer!

The 7th annual Take A Swing Against Breast Cancer Home Run Derby wrapped up its summer season in Erie at Jerry Uht Park on Saturday, August 23rd. Batters of all ages stepped up to the plate this year to make a difference in the lives of women and families affected by breast cancer.

Top batters included: Brandon Crum and Tyler Fisher, both scoring 425 points; Jacob Spiker with a score of 400 points; David Gnacinski scored 375 points; and rounding out our top batters with a score of 350 points were Nick Cipalla, Brian King, and Geoff Devore.

The List Family Warriors showed up big for breast cancer survivors, earning our Top Fundraiser title raising over $750 for the PBCC!

Thank you to all our sponsors and all the batters who came out to take a swing against breast cancer with the PBCC. We look forward to seeing you next year!

A little rain couldn’t stop PBCC supporters from making the trip to Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster on Saturday, June 21st! An overwhelming number of batters, volunteers, and fans came out to the 2nd Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer Home Run Derby of the season!

Our Statewide All-star sponsor was in full force at this derby! Emerald Asset Management, Inc. donated the stadium rental, hosted a silent auction, provided concession vouchers, and brought many to swing for the fences in an effort to “find a cure for breast cancer now… so our daughters won’t have to.” A big thank you to Emerald Asset Management, Inc.!

A batter from the team Donegal 16U Baseball, Jarod Kashner, earned one of five custom Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer winner bats with a score of 350 points! Three others won custom bats with scores of 350 points – Greg Gunter, Matt Odenthal, and John Furlong who hit two home runs! Nathan Nickel also took home a bat with a score of 335 points!

The title of Top Fundraiser was earned by the Wright Brothers. They impressed by fundraising over $1,900!

Hundreds of batters and volunteers packed Metro Bank Park this part Tuesday to Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer® with the PA Breast Cancer Coalition. Home runs were recorded and thousands of dollars were raised to strengthen our support network for breast cancer survivors, their families and caregivers across the state. Not to mention, we had a blast!

With the help of our volunteers, batters and sponsors, the PBCC is able to provide women with the resources and comfort they need at a most difficult time in their lives. There’s still time to join us and make a difference! Our next stop is Lancaster at the home of Barnstormers baseball on Saturday, June 21. Derby season wraps up Saturday, August 23 at Jerry Uht Park in Erie. Knock one out of the park with us as we Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer this summer.

The 7th annual Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer®Home Run Derby kicked off in Harrisburg at Metro Bank Park on June 10th with nearly 100 batters, countless volunteers, and a stadium full of supporters.

The fight against breast cancer was in full force with Team Hakuna MaTaTa raising $3,623, earning the title of Top Fundraiser!

Jody Roof shows off his 4 home run balls with his two biggest fans

Five talented batters were awarded for their high scores! Jody Roof impressed with four home runs and a total score of 625 points; Burt Stormes knocked one out of the park and earned a total of 425 points; Bret Wagner also hit one homer and earned a total of 375 points; Brian Zellers racked up 375 points with two home run balls; and John Furlong rounded out our top five hitters with 350 points!

Harrisburg Mayor Eric Papenfuse also showed his support for breast cancer survivors in Pennsylvania by taking a few hits and sporting a Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer jersey!

Harrisburg Mayor Eric Papenfuse and Derby Emcee Bob Hauer get ready to take a swing against breast cancer with PBCC President Pat Halpin-Murphy

#ibatfor all breast cancer survivors in Pennsylvania. You are not alone in his fight! – Pat Halpin-Murphy, PBCC Pres. and Founder

Tis’ the Season to Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer! The PA Breast Cancer Coalition’s Home Run Derby events kick-off this June, raising funds to support survivors across the state. The PBCC will visit Harrisburg, Lancaster and Erie. Registration is $25 for 10 swings and a free derby t-shirt.

We want to know! Follow @PBCC on Twitter and use the hashtag #ibatfor. Upload a short video of yourself or a tweet explaining why you choose to step up to the plate with us. We’ll select a winning post to receive a prize pack at the stadium of your choice!